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JoeyB · 05-01-2003, 05:01 AM

Wasn't there a similar "resume" on the old board for President Clinton? Some politicians are easier to pick apart than others.

I enjoy the debate and the different opinions, but why is everyone SOOO angry about it? Bush had some strings pulled for him--good for him. Most jobs I've had have been because I knew someone and they helped make the process go quicker. Of course, I'm not comparing any of my positions to the leader of the free world, but in the real world, influence matters. In the political world, it matters even more.

Perhaps Bush didn't have the ideal experience to be President. Rarely has anyone had the pedigree to step into the Oval Office. George Sr. had the experience as Gov./his work in the CIA/and as a veteran, yet his Presidency still came under fire.

Clinton was Governor of Arkansas and that hardly was a Golden Era for the state.

Reagan was an actor before serving as Governor of California. Did that make him ready for President?

As I said earlier, you could pick apart any politician for the same things. There is no perfect candidate.

I don't agree with President Bush's "gunslinger" attitude for international relations, but maybe it's time for a different approach. If politeness wasn't getting the job done, perhaps a more serious approach will be more successful. I don't like the idea of the U.S. having the image of the neighborhood bully, but why not give it a chance to succeed or fail?

If you don't like the man or his policies, I'll repeat: Vote

I respect your right to object--alternative views built this country and keep it strong....but why are you so angry? It obviously is a serious topic, but when someone yells, their vitriolic race often hides the logic and an otherwise brilliant position is missed.

05-01-2003, 05:01 AM	#24 (permalink)
JoeyB feeling tingly	Wasn't there a similar "resume" on the old board for President Clinton? Some politicians are easier to pick apart than others. I enjoy the debate and the different opinions, but why is everyone SOOO angry about it? Bush had some strings pulled for him--good for him. Most jobs I've had have been because I knew someone and they helped make the process go quicker. Of course, I'm not comparing any of my positions to the leader of the free world, but in the real world, influence matters. In the political world, it matters even more. Perhaps Bush didn't have the ideal experience to be President. Rarely has anyone had the pedigree to step into the Oval Office. George Sr. had the experience as Gov./his work in the CIA/and as a veteran, yet his Presidency still came under fire. Clinton was Governor of Arkansas and that hardly was a Golden Era for the state. Reagan was an actor before serving as Governor of California. Did that make him ready for President? As I said earlier, you could pick apart any politician for the same things. There is no perfect candidate. I don't agree with President Bush's "gunslinger" attitude for international relations, but maybe it's time for a different approach. If politeness wasn't getting the job done, perhaps a more serious approach will be more successful. I don't like the idea of the U.S. having the image of the neighborhood bully, but why not give it a chance to succeed or fail? If you don't like the man or his policies, I'll repeat: Vote I respect your right to object--alternative views built this country and keep it strong....but why are you so angry? It obviously is a serious topic, but when someone yells, their vitriolic race often hides the logic and an otherwise brilliant position is missed. __________________ My mom is a Diamondbacks fan. She really likes the Big Unit